Friday

Algae

 Algae are a large group of single or multi cellular simple organisms. They have chlorophyll. Most algae are aquatic(living in water). They range from unicellular forms, such as Chlorella and the diatoms, to multi cellular forms, such as the giant kelp. The algae giant kelp grow more than 60 meters in length. They are present everywhere on our planet.
Examples:- Seaweed, phytoplankton, Diatoms
Source: Wikipedia.

Algae under the MicrosecopeAlgae. Magnification - 450 times.



Algae under the microsecope
Algae. Magnification - 450 times.



Algae.Algae. Magnification - 100 times.



Algae under the microscope.Algae. Magnification - 450 times.








Visual Appeal
Converted microscope images



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Links - External

Algae - Wikipedia 

Algae - Simple Wikipedia 

Finding the perfect algae for renewable energy - sciencedaily.com

 (FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology.)

 

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6 comments:

  1. Diane AZOctober 1, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    Interesting how the second one looks like a brick wall. :)

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  2. AshOctober 18, 2010 at 5:36 AM

    Interesting!

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  3. LindaNovember 5, 2010 at 4:25 PM

    The second one does look very much like brick. Wow, so amazing these are...Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Carol E WyerDecember 8, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    Hello from a snowy UK. I have stumbled upon your fantastic blog and have added myself as your latest follower.These photos are amazing. Biology was always my favorite subject at school...many, many decades ago. :)Please do drop by my blog and maybe follow if you would like.
    Warmest wishes.
    Carol from www.facing50withhumour.blogspot.com

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  5. BhushavaliDecember 9, 2010 at 12:48 AM

    Intersting!!! Looks like a perfect lawn!!! :)
    Nomads of Chennai

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  6. Elizabeth.BlogDecember 26, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    I love the images. All Best Wishes to you into the New Year 2011!

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